Ambassador, readers step in
Korea’s Joo Park visits New Generations Primary School
Chull Joo Park, the ambassador of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to SA, attended a special assembly during a visit to New Generations Primary School recently.
Accompanying the ambassador on his visit were two of his delegates, Yoon Yeonggi and Yoo Narae, who also played active roles on the day.
It was the connection with the school of Gichul Kim and Eunju Jung, husband and wife team members of African Leadership ministry, that enabled the ambassador’s visit.
The couple are helping to fulfil the aims of the African Leadership ministry as they educate and serve “the people of Africa through the teachings of the Bible and the love of Christ”.
They have been partnering with the creative arts department of New Generation Primary in teaching pupils how to make music using bells as well as how to use certain visual art aspects.
After a special assembly during which the ambassador spoke about the Republic of Korea, Narae conducted a fun quiz session where pupils who answered correctly were given interesting gifts from Korea.
Impressed by the pupils’ curiosity and eagerness ambassador Park said he would be donating library books to the school later this year.
“We are so grateful for the doors that will be opening for our learners as a result of this visit and the work of Eunju and Kim at our school,” said
Mrs O’Reilly, New Generation Primary School principal.
The school is also grateful for the generous donations received from the GO! & Express readers in the appeal for clothing and shoes.
Some of these items were donated directly to the school and the rest will be handed over
to them towards the beginning of April as this leg of the collection drive draws to a close on March 31.
If you would like to
contribute, you can drop off the items in the boxes marked with the GO! & Express logo at any of the following places:
Info Desk near Woolworths,
Vincent Park Centre.
Nearby Pick ‘n Pay, Vincent Park Centre.
Foyer at the Daily Dispatch building, cnr Quenera Drive &
St Helena Road, Beacon Bay. Alternatively, please contact Wendy Kretschmann via e-mail
wendyk@goexpress.co.za for more information.